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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.38, 189.30 and 111.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.38, 189.30 and 111.20 is: 166.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.38 : 189.30 = 111.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.38/189.30 = 111.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.38x = 189.30 × 111.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.38x = 21,050.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,050.16/126.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.56

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